Card Case and Box
Card Case
circa 1850 – 1870 (Date manufactured/created)
Metal
A) Silver filigree card case made in an elaborate rectangular shape with a center design on each side. One side has a bird (phoenix) with wings extended, curved neck and long legs, with a floral motif; the other side has a snake-like dragon and floral motif; the outer edges of case are swirls and floral filigree. Fits in silk brocade box . B) Paperboard box is covered in silk brocade in a black, white and multi-color geometric design. Attached lid opens to a red/pink silk-lined interior. A raised bed with outline formed into shape of card case is attached to the interior base of box.
Gift of the estate of Miss A. Elizabeth Jennings
1984.9.27